CHAPTER X.

THE JOURNEY.

A long walk—The tavern—The bar-room—Jerry questioned—A good supper—Sleep—An early call—The stage ride—Waterville—The depot—A long ride by railroad—Thoughts of home—Portland—Travelling by night—Arrival at Boston—Baggage checks—Carriages—Bare ground—Haymarket Square by gas-light—Hunting up quarters—The Hotel clerk—Jerry booked—A lofty bed-room, 132